Antiviral Agents

This topic provides a comprehensive overview of antiviral drugs, organized by their target in the viral life cycle: entry/fusion inhibitors, uncoating inhibitors, reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs/NNRTIs), protease inhibitors, integrase inhibitors, and neuraminidase inhibitors. It covers specific agents for herpesviruses, HIV, influenza, and hepatitis. For Zambian tertiary students, this pharmacology knowledge is essential for rational therapy, managing prevalent infections, and understanding drug resistance—vital for exam success and future clinical roles.